By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
EU Plans to Tighten Public Procurement Rules Over Foreign Interference Fears
The European Commission is drafting rules to let public buyers exclude foreign firms that pose security risks from procurement contracts. Th
EU Weighs Ban on Imports from Israeli Settlements in Occupied Territories
The European Commission has presented options to restrict imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Go
Xavier Bettel on Dealing with Bullies: Sometimes Not Answering Is the Best Answer
In an exclusive interview from Ankara, Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel advises that sometimes not answering is the best ans
EU Operation Seizes 20 Million Counterfeit Cigarettes and 38 Tonnes of Tobacco
Authorities seized 20 million cigarettes and 38.4 tonnes of tobacco leaf and cut tobacco in coordinated raids across Spain. The operation in
Andy Burnham on Track for UK Premiership as Last Labour Rival Steps Aside
Al Carns, the last potential challenger, has endorsed Andy Burnham for Labour leader. Burnham is now the only candidate, with nominations op
Bolton: Trump's Greenland Push Is a Deliberate Provocation, Not Policy
John Bolton dismissed Trump's renewed Greenland ambitions as a deliberate provocation. He told Euronews the US president makes such statemen
Ireland's Open Consultation on EU Presidency: A Model for Democratic Engagement
Ireland launched an online public consultation eight months before its 2026 EU Presidency, inviting all citizens to shape priorities. The re
Thousands March in Bosnia to Honor Srebrenica Genocide Victims
More than 6,500 people gathered in Bosnia and Herzegovina for a three-day peace march commemorating the Srebrenica genocide. The march retra
EU Farmers Face Funding Dilemma as Defence and Ukraine Accession Loom
The EU's next long-term budget pits farm subsidies against defence spending. Ukraine's potential accession could disrupt the Common Agricult
EU Directive Puts Survivors at Center of Child Sexual Abuse Fight
The EU has agreed on a revised Child Sexual Abuse Directive that sets a minimum standard across all 27 member states. Victims of child rape
Sánchez Downplays Trump's Trade Threat, Calls US Ties 'Very Positive'
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described US-Spain ties as 'very positive' after Trump threatened to end all trade. Sánchez highlighted
Trump Threatens 'Hard' Strikes on Iran as Ceasefire Collapses at NATO Summit
Trump warned of further strikes on Iran, declaring the June ceasefire over. Iran's military threatens retaliation against any US incursion.